In a comfortable Champions League match, Arsenal defeated Girona 2-1, ensuring their progress to the last 16. The standout performer was 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, who celebrated his first start in the competition with a remarkable goal. Manager Mikel Arteta, while noting the team's qualification wasn't mathematically guaranteed, highlighted the minimal chance of elimination. The match also saw Neto make a return to Champions League action, although not without challenges. The victory marks a significant step towards Arsenal's ambition of reaching the final for the second time in their history.
Ethan Nwaneri marked his first Champions League start with a superb performance, scoring the winning goal and making history as the youngest player.
Mikel Arteta acknowledged that, while qualification wasn't mathematically assured, the odds were heavily in Arsenal's favor with just a 0.1% chance against them.
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